Linux Patch Applying

Introduction

In this lab, you will step into the mythical world of ancient Atlantis, where you will take on the role of a wise sage of Atlantis. The once-great city of Atlantis is facing a critical issue, and it's up to you to help restore its technological prowess. Your objective is to apply Linux patches to resolve the challenges that have befallen Atlantis.

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Patch Selection

In this step, you need to select the appropriate patch to address the specific issue faced by Atlantis. As the wise sage, carefully analyze the existing problems and select the most suitable patch.

You can review the available patches located in the /home/labex/patches directory and assess their applicability to the current issues in Atlantis.

In this step, you will assess the available patches and make a selection based on the identified issues.

cd ~/project/patches
ls -l
cat patch_selected.diff

Patch Application

Having chosen the appropriate patch, your next task is to apply the selected patch to the relevant Linux components at Atlantis. Navigate to the /home/labex/project directory and meticulously apply the patch to the affected files.

In this step, you will apply the chosen patch to the necessary files.

cd ~/project
patch -p1 < patches/patch_selected.diff

Summary

In this lab, you take on the role of a wise sage of Atlantis and address critical issues by applying Linux patches. By carefully selecting and deploying the appropriate patches, you will help restore the technological prowess of Atlantis. This hands-on lab will provide you with a practical understanding of the patch application process in a Linux environment.